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Mint Dusk Clear#288637
Merlot Velvet Clear#A53145
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Mint Dusk Clear vs Merlot Velvet Clear

A detailed comparison of #288637 and #A53145 — split-complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.46:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Mint Dusk Clear
Text on Merlot Velvet Clear

Color Properties

#288637
HEX
#A53145
rgb(40, 134, 55)
RGB
rgb(165, 49, 69)
hsl(130, 54%, 34%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 42%)
130°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
34%
Lightness
42%
Green
Family
Red
Hue Diff
140\u00B0 — Split-complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #288637, #A53145);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.46:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 140\u00B0 hue difference, making them split-complementary. They offer moderate contrast — versatile for card designs, illustrations, and layered UI compositions.

Mint Dusk Clear
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Merlot Velvet Clear
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